Rumble—

A flash of white light streaked across the window, followed by a howling wind, and the patter of rain hitting the window!

This is how spring rain is.

It doesn't rain when you have an umbrella, but it rains cheerfully when you don't.

Rumble—

Another clap of thunder. 

Wen Lingxiu, sitting on the sofa, jolted violently and looked at Lu Xing with some fear. The basin toppled and spilled water everywhere.

Lu Xing wasn't afraid of thunder; he just hated the rain.

The ground would become muddy after it rained. 

When he was a child, his clothes were always hard to wash, and they were even harder to wash once stained with mud.

Lu Xing glanced at the current situation.

Many water droplets had splashed onto the sofa, falling down with gravity. 

So he said.

"CEO Wen, you go back to the room to be with Nannan first. I'll clean up here, okay?"

Auntie Wen is understanding, she will definitely agree.

"No."

Lu Xing took a deep breath.

Did Auntie Wen take the wrong medicine today! How is every answer outside of my expectations!

But Lu Xing lowered his eyes and looked at Wen Lingxiu.

She seemed to be really a little scared, her slender white fingers tightly gripping the corner of Lu Xing's shirt.

Lu Xing was helpless and could only say.

"Then I'll walk you back to the bedroom?"

Wen Lingxiu nodded lightly, a few strands of her slightly curly long hair falling across her forehead, gentle and beautiful.

Lu Xing extended his hand to Wen Lingxiu.

"I'll support you."

Wen Lingxiu bit her lip and shook her head, saying with some embarrassment.

"My legs are weak."

This was true.

After Lu Xing massaged her feet, her legs were truly weak.

Lu Xing expressed his understanding.

But a person has to get up eventually, right?

As a man of action, Lu Xing instantly thought of a solution.

He grabbed Auntie Wen's wrist, slipped his arm under the crook of her legs, and easily picked her up.

"Ah..." Wen Lingxiu let out a gasp and wrapped her arms around Lu Xing's neck in fear.

Lu Xing laughed, even giving Wen Lingxiu a little bounce. He said teasingly as he walked towards the bedroom.

"CEO Wen, you should eat more."

Wen Lingxiu was mortified. She buried her face in Lu Xing's shoulder and hummed sullenly in agreement.

So strange.

This scene is so strange.

When they reached the bedroom, Nannan was sleeping soundly.

Lu Xing carried her into the room and even had the spare energy to turn sideways and close the door.

Wen Lingxiu saw how effortlessly he did it and couldn't help but sigh.

"It's great to be young."

An endless supply of bull-like strength all day!

Lu Xing smiled and placed her on the bed, saying smugly.

"It's not that being young is strong. It's that I'm strong, okay? CEO Wen has to praise the right thing."

Wen Lingxiu gave him a sideways glance. After the foot massage, her cheeks had been constantly pink. This glance was full of charm.

Lu Xing averted his gaze, sighing inwardly.

Aman, you have great taste! 

(TL: "Aman" (阿瞞) is Cao Cao's childhood name. This is a meme praising someone's taste in women, as Cao Cao was known for coveting other men's wives.)

Lu Xing pulled the quilt over Wen Lingxiu and then tucked Nannan in.

Finally, he sat on the floor on Wen Lingxiu's side, leaned against the mattress, and said with a smile.

"CEO Wen, it's very late. You should rest. I'll stay here with you."

Wen Lingxiu was really a bit tired today, but after the foot massage, she felt very comfortable. 

Coupled with Lu Xing's soft voice, her nerves truly began to relax.

Twenty minutes later.

Wen Lingxiu's breathing became steady and long.

She was asleep.

Lu Xing leaned against the side of the bed. A flash of lightning lit up his face, illuminating his indifferent eyes.

Lu Xing took out his phone and operated it a few times.

When he saw that several unknown devices were connected to the network, he suddenly wanted to laugh.

Auntie Wen thinks he's good, but she doesn't trust him. There are at least three pinhole cameras in this room!

If he made any unusual moves, he would definitely be thrown out of the villa.

He really didn't understand.

Why was Auntie Wen like this?

If you don't trust someone, then don't trust them at all. Don't put on a gentle act while doing this kind of thing!

Lu Xing stood up and stood by the bed.

Wen Lingxiu was very beautiful. Compared to the immaturity and greenness of young girls, she was more gentle and tolerant.

Lu Xing couldn't understand what she was trying to achieve today.

After a long while.

Lu Xing sighed.

Whatever.

Everything will be over in June anyway. Let her be crazy.

Lu Xing gently pulled the quilt up for Wen Lingxiu and then fished out Nannan, whose face was red from being buried in the quilt.

After doing all this, Lu Xing left the bedroom.

The door closed softly.

Silently.

...

A peaceful night's sleep.

The next day, Lu Xing was woken up early by his own discomfort.

"Damn it! I really need to go buy some malva nuts to make tea." 

(TL: 胖大海 (pàngdàhǎi) is a traditional Chinese medicine used for sore throats, but also a slang term for morning wood.)

After resolving his own problem, Lu Xing washed his face, brushed his teeth, and went to the kitchen.

He had no choice.

That little Goldie Xia Yeshuang insisted on having the same treatment as Wei Qingyu, even down to that stupid congee for breakfast.

"I'm telling you, you rich people are really sick!"

What kind of delicacies can't you eat? Why are you so obsessed with this plain and unremarkable congee!

"The trial card for an extra half hour of sleep has really expired."

Lu Xing sighed as he cooked the congee.

"Xing-xing, what are you doing?"

A voice interrupted the frantic complaints of the little person in Lu Xing's mind.

Lu Xing turned his head and saw Wen Lingxiu.

She was still wearing last night's nightdress, but her hair was a bit messy from sleep, with a few strands sticking up disobediently.

Wen Lingxiu had always been gentle and rational.

Seeing her dazed and sleepy from waking up early was actually quite cute.

After a night of digestion, Lu Xing was no longer angry.

Anyway, they are all paying clients. It's normal to tolerate some sickness.

So he said with a smile.

"I'm making some congee to drink. Do you want some?"

It's over.

The moment he said this, Lu Xing wanted to slap himself in the face!

As expected.

"Okay."

Lu Xing felt like he was going to faint.

Damn it.

You rich people are really sick in the head!

With so much abalone and big prawns you could be eating, what major illness makes you insist on drinking a pot of congee?!

It's like a wild boar that can't eat fine bran! 

(TL: A saying meaning someone is too unrefined to appreciate good things.)

Wen Lingxiu had never woken up this early before, so this was the first time she had seen Lu Xing make breakfast.

She sniffed lightly. The fragrance of the rice grains had been completely cooked out.

Wen Lingxiu was well-versed in the art of coaxing children. She narrowed her eyes and clapped gently and softly.

"Wow! Xing-xing is so amazing."

Lu Xing couldn't hold it in and laughed out loud.

"Alright, alright, go wash up. I'll leave some in the pot. Remember to eat breakfast before you go to work, 'kay?"

Wen Lingxiu had always been the one worrying about others.

Now, hearing Lu Xing's nagging words of concern for her, she didn't feel annoyed. Instead, her heart felt warm.

...

Lu Xing cursed a few more times about rich people being wild boars who can't eat fine bran, then packed the congee and side dishes in a thermal container and left.

Fifteen minutes later, Wen Lingxiu finished washing up.

She sat at the dining table, drinking congee while watching last night's surveillance video.

After seeing that Lu Xing had only tucked her and Nannan in before leaving, Wen Lingxiu was even more satisfied.

"A true gentleman, worthy of trust."

She acknowledged Lu Xing.

"Since I've acknowledged you, I should take you out for a walk."

I can't just keep Lu Xing cooped up at home anymore.

After thinking for a moment, Wen Lingxiu sent a message to Lu Xing.

On the bus, Lu Xing's phone beeped.

【Wen Lingxiu 31-year-old Camera Wholesaler】: Xing-xing, Nannan's teacher said we should take her to see more art. The Haicheng Grand Theater happens to have a special performance by famous artists. After your mock exam is over, let's take Nannan to see it, okay? We can buy some clothes for you and Nannan too. (TL:Wait, what did he save her as in his contacts? Lmao)

"Psycho." Lu Xing hadn't expected there to be an outing mission. He would much rather stay at home.

Especially the five words "Haicheng Grand Theater," they really gave Lu Xing PTSD!

Lu Xing quickly checked the famous artists' special performance at the Haicheng Grand Theater. After discovering that Chi Yueshan was not on the list, he let out a sigh of relief.

Wait!

Lu Xing quickly checked again to see if any of Chi Yueshan's teachers were among the famous artists. After discovering there were none, he let out another sigh of relief.

Lu Xing replied with a blank expression.

【Lu Xing】: Of course, that's great!!! Long live CEO Wen!!!

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